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Plan Commission Minutes PC-08-18 CITY OF MUSKEGO PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1998 Minutes of the Plan Commission held on August 18, 1998, in the Muskego Room, City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue. Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioner’s Gummer, Smith, Hulbert and Planning Director Sadowski. ABSENT: Commissioner Schaumberg Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. MINUTES: Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 04, 1998, meeting. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 21-98 -- Approval of a sketch Preliminary Plat for a subdivision by Carity Land Corporation, located in the SE ¼ of Section 3 and the NE ¼ of Section 10. This resolution was brought back to the floor. Petitioner has requested to be deferred until the September 1, 1998 meeting. Mr. Carity will be filing for rezoning by Friday, August 21, and will be submitting both items on the September meetings. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer resolution. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 21-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 136-98 – Approval of a main identification ground sign for Swatek Sales Corporation at the property located at S75 W17226 Janesville Road. (New Marathon Gas Station). This resolution was brought back to the floor. Petitioner submitted revised site plan. Discussion ensued wherein style of the sign needs to be within the goals of the Downtown Design Guide and placement of the sign needs to be out of the vision triangle. Swatek Sales representative addressed Commission that the original placement of sign is the best area on the site. It was the consensus of Commission that petitioner will have the option of placing sign in the southeast or southwest corner. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to change the second WHEREAS, the sign would be a two (2) sided, 64 square feet, internally illuminated, ground sign style structure located 30 feet from property line at the southeast corner or 20 feet from property line at the southwest corner of the parcel. Change the THEREFOREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan 08-18-98 PC Minutes Page 2 Commission approve of a two (2) sided, 64 square feet, internally illuminated, ground sign style structure located 30 feet from property line at the southeast corner or 20 feet from property line at the southwest corner of the parcel for Swatek Sales Corporation at the property located at S75 W17226 Janesville Road. Landscaping plans for ground sign must be submitted for Staff approval. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 136-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 136-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 137-98 – Approval of a 26’ X 35.5’ Accessory Structure for the De Angelo property located at W126 S6384 Coleridge Court. This resolution was brought back to the floor. Director Sadowski announced that several neighbors have announced concerns regarding this structure. The August 13, 1998 letter to Mr. DeAngelo from Attorney Richard E. Poulson, Jr. was read along with correspondence from Dina Lewandowski opposing the approval. Alderman Patterson stated that some of the concerns from the neighbors are: drainage; lighting; visibility; and screening. Mr. David Lewandowski addressed Commission stating his opposition to this structure with concerns for the drainage; the proposed driveway with possible retaining wall along with screening. Mr. Tom Anderson, also opposing this structure, feels that this will be setting a precedent to newer neighbors with disregard to the neighbors that have preserved the openness of the neighborhood and have read and adhered to the deeds from the past set in this area. Mr. Anderson also concerned with property value and crime. Mr. Leonard Watts, stated his opposing concerns dealing with drainage; the size of the proposed structure; large trucks delivering items; and noise. Alderman Patterson wished to have petitioner submit plans addressing concerns that have been expressed. Mr. De Angelo informed Commission that he has been unsuccessful in trying to come to a compromise with neighbors. He is willing to hear suggestions to make this favorable to all parties. During discussion, Mr. De Angelo was inclined to reduce the size of the garage to 26’ x 28’; he would prefer not to have a driveway to this structure; and willing to do screening around the building. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item allowing petitioner to address concerns (as described above). Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 137-98 was Deferred 4-1 with Alderman Salentine voting No. CONSENT BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 145-98 – Approval of a main identification ground sign for Reynolds Machine Co., Inc. at the property located at S66 W17626 Martin Drive. This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposed new location at meeting placing the monument sign on the opposite side of driveway 39 feet off of Martin Drive pavement. Discussion ensued wherein petitioner will need to submit an updated site plan or survey with the new configuration of Martin Drive. Commissioner Smith made a motion to amend resolution in the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the sign plans……..Plan Commission. Landscaping plans will be submitted for Staff approval. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 145-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 145-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 146-98 -- Approval of a main identification ground sign for Inpro Corporation at the property located at S80 W18766 Apollo Drive. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner proposes monument sign for overflow parking lot located across the street from InPro Coporation on Apollo Drive. Landscaping plans were submitted prior to meeting. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 146-98 was Adopted unanimously. 08-18-98 PC Minutes Page 3 NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 147-98 – Approval of amendment to a Building, Site and Operation Plan for the Reynolds Machine Co., Inc. property located at S66 W17626 Martin Drive. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner proposes to raise the existing roof an additional nine feet on the old mess hall building. Proposed increase would be in compliance to height restrictions. Raised section would be constructed of steel and match existing building. Discussion ensued wherein building appears to be ten feet too close to Martin Drive. Due to new configuration of Martin Drive, petitioner needs to submit an updated site plan. Petitioner wished to go on record that this area will be used for storage only. Minimum electrical (110 service) will be installed. Total cost of this proposal will be $29,750.00. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to add THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That if proposal exceeds value of 50% of structure petitioner will need to appear before the Board of Appeals. Corrected site plans will need Staff approval. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 147-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 147-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 148-98 --Approval of a two (2) lot sketch land division for the Koski property located in the SW ¼ of Section 12. (Tax Key No. 2207.032). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Discussion ensued wherein the proposed lot size has no context to the other lots in the development. This request is seen as a substantial change to the OPD. Mr. Joseph Heil, petitioner, stated that originally the developer had three lots plotted in this area and had changed to two. Although there is unbuildable soils, petitioner feels that he will be meeting all setback and offset requirements. Mrs. Heil handed out a sketch of the proposed division. Mr. Heil stated that this would be a prosperous venture for the community. Mrs. Michelle Angle, President of the Lake Lore Home Owner’s Association, expressed concerns from the surrounding neighbors for this type of division. Mrs. Angle handed Mayor De Angelis a list of neighbors opposing this proposal. A letter signed by Greg and Diane Skrobis was read opposing this division that it seriously sacrifices the integrity of the Lake Lore Estates Subdivision. Mr. Skrobis addressed Commission stating that he feels this division would raise questions regarding the density of homes in this area while possibly lowering property values. Alderman Slocomb expressed that this would be a substantial change to an OPD and very risky venture. To approve this proposal would greatly change the character of this area as well as the expectations of the property owners and City with respect to the approved OPD. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 148-98 was Defeated unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 149-98 -- Recommendation of approval to rezone the Ludwig properties located in the NW ¼ of Section 34, from A/OHS, Agricultural District with a Highway Service Overlay to B-4/OHS, Highway Business District with a Highway Service Overlay. (Tax Key No. 2294.999.001). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Discussion ensued wherein according to Staff recommendation, petitioner will propose to rezone property from A/OHS to B-4/OHS. A public hearing has been scheduled before the Common Council on August 25, 1998. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to remove the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 149-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 149-98 was Adopted unanimously. 08-18-98 PC Minutes Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Commissioner Smith questioned that an asphalt business has been conducted from a residential area causing parking problems in the neighborhood. Mayor De Angelis informed Commission that the Plan Department is aware of this situation and has taken action. Mayor De Angelis has been contacted by Durrant Architects regarding the various color schemes for the Library. Consensus of the Commission was to have the best three color schemes brought to Commission for discussion. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Gummer made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion carried. With no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Sandra S. Asti Recording Secretary